In a remarkable return to the pitch, a former professional footballer who played alongside Super Eagles star Victor Osimhen in Napoli recently stunned the football world after a standout performance on his amateur debut after returning to football.
Kostas Manolas, 33, once hailed as the ‘Greek god’ at Roma, who recently retired from professional football, proved he still has plenty to offer after joining amateur club Pannaxiakos.
Over the weekend, Manolas delivered what can only be described as a dream debut, surprising both spectators and opponents by scoring five goals in just 34 minutes, as seen in a post shared by 433 on X.
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Osimhen’s ex-teammate stuns with five goals in 34 minutes
The former Roma and Napoli defender, renowned for his defensive strength throughout his career, was on fire as he found the back of the net repeatedly before being substituted in the 35th minute.
Manolas, who was primarily known as a centre-back, surprised many with his goal-scoring display.
Despite the difference in competition level compared to his days in Serie A or the Champions League, his performance showed the enduring class of players who have competed at football’s highest level.
